Kenmore Water System, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...setting the timer call this toll free number 1 800 426 9345 M F 7 am 8 pm CST For repair or replacement parts call this toll free num ber 1 800 366 7278 www KenmoreWater com SAVE THIS MANUAL UltraSoft Water Softeners Safety Guides Unpacking Where To Install How To Install Pressure Testing Use the plastic bag and tie provided to hang manuals nearby the softener for future reference I Sears Roebuck ...

Page 2: ...ications in your owners manual for the maximum limits of hardness and iron removal A water softener will not improve other water problems such as acidity tastes and odors or iron other than clear water iron It will not purify contaminated water or make other unsafe water safe to drink Sears sells a complete line of water treating equipment to correct various water problems To be sure you have the ...

Page 3: ...Materials Needed C Typical Soldered Copper or CPVC In and Out Pipes D Typical Threaded In and Out Pipes To Softener STEP BY STEP GUIDES TO INSTALL A Assemble Inlet Outlet Adaptors or Plastic Bypass Valve B Installing 3 Valve Bypass C Locate and Connect Water Softener D Connect Valve and Salt Tank Drain Hoses E Pressure Test Check for Leaks F Grounding Connect to Electrical Power PAGE NO 1 1 1 2 1 ...

Page 4: ...uired by federal and state codes when installing sol dered copper plumbing Protect the softener and piping from freezing Dam age from freezing voids the softener warranty See how to protect from freezing in your owner s manual CAUTIONS PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING GUIDES TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SOFTENER OR OTHER PROPERTY PERSONAL INJURY OR POS SIBLE FATAL SHOCK THIS SOFTENER WORKS ON...

Page 5: ...e care when handling the softener DO NOT turn upside down DO NOT drop or set on sharp objects that could make a hole in the bottom The water soft ener is heavy and to avoid damage or personal inju ry do not try to lift it or move more than necessary See page 3 4 when you are ready to move it into installation position PARTS DESCRIPTIONS SMALL PARTS FACE PLATE NOZZLE VALVE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY J SALT ...

Page 6: ...sure is where you live CHECK YOUR WATER FLOW RATE A water flow of at least 3 gallons per minute is needed A lower flow will keep your softener from working as well as it should To make an easy check of your flow rate do the following You will need a one gallon container can jar pail etc Fully open two cold water faucets close to the point water enters the house _J_ With both faucets open fill the ...

Page 7: ... the manufacturer will not repair or pay for water damage o A grounded 120V electrical outlet to plug the transformer into is needed within 10 feet of the softener the softener has a 10 foot power cable Be sure the outlet and transformer are in an in side place to protect from wet weather So the softener always has electrical power use a con tinuously live outlet that cannot be acddental ly switch...

Page 8: ... out fittings included with the softener are 3 4 nominal copper sweat tubes You should maintain the same or larger pipe size as the water supply pipe up to the softener inlet and outlet Use copper brass galvanized or CPVC plastic pipe and fittings for the in and out pipes Be sure to check local codes If you do plumb with threaded or CPVC in and out pipes buy the needed adaptors and solder to the i...

Page 9: ... Include all pipe fittings and accesso ries you will use Make a list of all materials you will need and buy them before you begin to install the water softener VALVE INLET In what direction does the water flow Be sure to plan IN and OUT pipingso water flow is to the softener valve inlet Plan a crossover if flow is from left to right CROSS OVER INLET WATER 8OFTENER 2 3 Deluxe Valve Problems Ouestio...

Page 10: ... plumbing _onne_tion buy 2 sweat adaptors 1 in female thread x 1 in sweat and plumb directly to the inlet outlet adaptors or by pass valve Threads on the inlet outlet adaptors and bypass valve are 1 in pipe thread CAUTION DO ALL SOLDERING BEFORE CONNECT ING SWEAT ADAPTOR TO INLET OUTLET ADAPTORS OR BYPASS VALVE 2 4 Deluxe Valve Problems Ouestions Call 1 800 426 9345 Kenmore Water Line ...

Page 11: ...he plumbing DELUXE VALVE MODELS OUT Outside Raw Water In FITTINGS REQUIRED NOT IDENTIFIED 90 Elbow 2 Union 2 Pipe as reg IN NOTE It may be easier to slip the pressure fit ground clamps onto the plumbing prior to making all connections permanent See page3 8 Outlet 1 x 3 4 reducer _VALVE NOTE For 1 in plumbing connection use a 1 in threaded straight connec tor 2 5 Deluxe Valve Problems Ouestions Cal...

Page 12: ...eri als from the valve inlet and outlet ports FIG 6 Carefully remove the two large plastic clips you will use them Check to be sure the turbine and turbine support are firmly in place Fig 6 BYPASS VALVE If not already done put a light coating of silicone grease on the o ring seals and slide onto the bypass valve Push the bypass valve into the softener valve as far as it will go Snap the 2 large ho...

Page 13: ...urbine and support are firmly in place in the valve outlet port turbine sensor support port turbine ii Valve inlet INSTALLING HOLDING CLIPS black cross section of bypass calve or clip valve inlet or outlet copper clip snaps into place e ring between larger diameter rings BYPASS VALVE TURNED DOWNWARD IN TURN BYPASS VALVE UPSIDE DOWN TO CONNECT TO FLOOR LEVEL PLUMBING 3 2 Deluxe Valve Problems Quest...

Page 14: ...YPASS IMPORTANT When looking at the front of the softener the inlet is on the right side If water in your house main wa ter pipe runs from left to right be sure to use a cross over as shown on page 2 3 When all pipe fittings and valves make a good fit together tighten all threaded joints use joint compound on outside threads or solder all sweat joints threaded plumbing shown 1 to softener inlet 3 ...

Page 15: ...ipe or to the bypass valve s you installed on page 3 3 shims TYPICAL SOLDERING CONNECTIONS Notes Include adaptors reducers union fittings etc as needed Cut pipe lengths exact for correct aligning and to prevent stress on the softener valve Use pipe joint compound or Teflon tape on out side pipe threads When all piping fits together solder all sweat fittings prime and cement all CPVC joints tighten...

Page 16: ...not work if this drain hose is pinched plugged closed or re stricted in any way some homes to get to a drain you must raise the hose and run it over head If you need an overhead drain do not raise the hose more than 8 above the floor A copper drain tube is best to use COPPER DRAIN TUBE The plumbing codes where you live may say that you must use a copper valve drain tube A copper tube is also best ...

Page 17: ...length of 3 8 I D tubing onto the tube adaptor using the tube clamp to hold it in place Put the other end of the tubing over the floor drain The salt tank overflow is for safety only If the salt tank should overfill with water the over flow tubing carries it to the drain Over fill water must run downward through the tubing Do not raise the tubing higher than the grommet and tube adaptor FIG 12 Do ...

Page 18: ...osed in step 1 page 3 1 Observe steady water flow from both open faucets I_l Place bypass valve s in service EXACTLY as follows Keep soft water faucets open PULL STEM OUTWARD FOR SERVICE O SINGLE BYPASS VALVE SLOWLY slide pull the valve stem outward toward service pausing several times to allow the softener to pressurize slowly Push Inward For Bypass 3 VALVE BYPASS Fully close the bypass valve and...

Page 19: ...valve outlet 4 Groundwire Important Be sure the cold water pipe has direct metal to metal contact all the way to the ground Plastic rubber or other electrically insulating parts such as hoses fit tings washers or gaskets can break the direct metal to metal contact Also check the water meter city water or the well pump Install 4 copper jumper wires clamped tightly on both ends across insu lated par...

Page 20: ...wer the salt cover closed RESTART THE WATER HEATER TURN ON THE GAS OR ELECTRIC SUPPLY TO THE WATER HEATER AND LIGHT THE PILOT Your new Sears softener is now softening the water for your household needs However your WATER HEATER is filled with hard water To have fully soft water right away you can drain the water heat er so it refills with soft water If you don t drain the water heater it will take...